Light Farms Montessori

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The 3-6 year old classroom had 16 children with 1 staff and the specified age group for 3 years.”

Corrected during the visit

746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

“The following required annual training was missing for the last completed year: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

“The operation does not have a recall product form available for review during the visit.”

The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions

“The written operational policies did not have written procedures for the promotion of inclusive services.”

The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

“The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation was found not compliant. A young child was left alone on the outdoor play area and was found by another caregiver.”

The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The currrent annual sanitation inspection report was not available.”

The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“Two children did not have the address of an emergency contact on file.”

The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

“All cots were not labled with each child's name in two classrooms. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection by labeling each cot with each child's name.”

Corrected during the visit

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

“During nap time, young children did not have sufficient space for walking between each cot. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the manager and the caregiver moved the cots so that each cot had sufficient space for each child to walk.”

Corrected during the visit

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

“The operational policies reviewed included inforrmation on how to reach DFPS and an incorrect phone number. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies.”

Corrected during the visit

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on the promotion of indoor and outdoor active play. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.”

Corrected during the visit

746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips

“The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on field trips. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.”

Corrected during the visit

746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities

“The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on water activities. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.”

Corrected during the visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

“The infant room had 13 children with a specified age group 0-11 months. The ratio for this age group is 10:2. The director transitioned the three oldest children (2 17 month old children and a 14 month old) to the 18-24 month old room. The children were walking so it was appropriate.”

The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022

746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation

“The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on transportation. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies while during the inspection.”

Corrected during the visit